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22 Oct, 2025
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Overseas line workers being brought in to Jamaica as part of Melissa preparations - JPS
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says overseas line workers, under partnerships with overseas contractors, are being brought in as part of preparations for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. The…
22 Oct, 2025
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Ministry of Agriculture ramps up preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa
The Ministry of Agriculture says it has moved into high gear as it activates its national disaster preparedness protocols in anticipation of the approaching weather system. Portfolio Minister Floyd…
22 Oct, 2025
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Bartlett urges tourism sector to heighten readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa
With Tropical Storm Melissa inching closer to Jamaica, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging industry players and visitors to act swiftly to protect lives and property, describing preparedness as…
22 Oct, 2025
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Gas prices down $3.06, diesel down $3.06
Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $3.06 to sell for $151.36 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will also go down by…
22 Oct, 2025
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Bahamas gov't defends decision to use dormant accounts to fund disaster emergencies
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government is defending its decision to table legislation aimed at transferring funds from dormant accounts to the country’s Disaster Emergency Fund, saying that…
22 Oct, 2025
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Flow says all systems ready for Tropical Storm Melissa
Telecommunications provider Flow says its teams and systems are fully prepared for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, as Jamaica braces for possible adverse weather conditions. The…
22 Oct, 2025
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Schools directed to move classes to online
The Ministry of Education is advising the public that all schools have been directed to suspend face-to-face classes and transition to online teaching, out of an abundance of caution due to the…
22 Oct, 2025
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Moneague College adjusts classes amid Tropical Storm Melissa
The Moneague College in St Ann has closed the facility to residential students as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches Jamaica. A notice from the Office of the Principal, Howard Isaacs, says the…
22 Oct, 2025
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Red cards and walk-off mar STETHS vs Kemps Hill daCosta Cup match
Today’s must-see game between St Elizabeth Technical High and Kemps Hill High in the opening of the round of 16 in the ISSA daCosta Cup competition was marred by verbal clashes with game officials and…